i didn't think i would find a book where the mc would be more cringy, annoying, and self-centered than clary fray, but holy shit. maren takes the crown. her actions and thoughts make no sense, and frankly, after the fifth time of her changing her mind whether she should or should not trust someone in the same paragraph, i've had enough.

the writing was very bland and lacked any kind of pull; it didn't help at all with getting immersed with the story when the plot and the characters already fell flat. the plot was actually ridiculous, and the society - especially the way it functioned with the ranks and all - made zero sense.

the only character i liked was gavin, but the jealousy ruined him for me. everyone else was boring as shit and annoying, and i hoped they would all die.

remington was an asshole, an annoying prick, and he has a shitty name, which is deserved, actually. the romance was beyond cringe and unnecessary, and only made me hate the book more. my favorite quote:

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“There is no me and Annabelle! Don’t you see?” Remington looks up, biting his bottom lip. “There never was. There’s only you and me.”

KDBJJBFBJFBJFFGG okay..........

i finished it so quickly because i wanted it to be over, and i'm giving it one star because of that